Could Major League Baseball ever put a team in the Dominican Republic? Evan and Tiki react to the electric atmosphere from Team USA vs. the D.R. and debate whether baseball could ever expand internationally to a place that lives and breathes the sport. From stadium size and economic concerns to the massive Dominican fan base and jersey sales potential, the guys explore whether it’s crazy… or actually genius.
They also throw out another wild expansion idea closer to home: a third New York-area team in New Jersey near MetLife Stadium. Would Mets, Yankees, and Phillies fans pack the place?
Plus, the new ball-strike challenge system in Spring Training is already producing fascinating numbers. The guys break down the early success rates, why the Yankees are challenging more than anyone, and why the Mets barely use it at all. And who should really be making those calls on the field?
Expansion dreams, strike zone tech, and early Spring Training quirks all in one conversation. ⚾